NFO Alert: HSBC Mutual Fund Launches HSBC Financial Services Fund

HSBC Mutual Fund has launched the HSBC Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme focused on the financial sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will be open for subscription from February 6, 2025, to February 20, 2025.

Investment Objective

The scheme aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in equity and equity-related securities of companies in the financial services sector. This includes banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.

Basic Details

• Fund House: HSBC Mutual Fund
• Category: Equity – Sectoral (Banking & Financial Services)
• Fund Type: Open-ended
• Minimum Investment: ₹5,000
• Investment Plans: Growth, IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal)
• Lock-in Period: None
• Exit Load: 1% on redemption exceeding 10% of investment within one year
• Risk Level: Very High (as per the riskometer)
• Benchmark Index: BSE Financial Services TRI

Fund Management

The fund will be managed by Gautam Bhupal. Computer Age Management Services Ltd. (CAMS) is the Registrar & Transfer Agent for this scheme.

Being a sectoral fund, it invests only in the financial services sector. Its performance is directly tied to how the financial sector performs. Investors with a high-risk appetite and a long-term investment outlook may consider it.

Liquidity and Redemption

Since it is an open-ended fund, investors can buy or sell units at any time. However, an exit load of 1% applies if more than 10% of the investment is redeemed within one year.

In conclusion, sectoral funds concentrate on a specific industry, which can lead to higher risk and potential rewards. Investors should assess whether a financial services-focused fund aligns with their portfolio and risk tolerance before investing.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully.